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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Home Sweet Illustrated Home

| By John Petersik | December 5, 2011 | 4,796 Comments

Fab Freebie: Home Sweet Illustrated Home

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***

Random.org has surprised us this week and selected a male winner for the first time in foreverrrrrrr (shocking, we know). His name is… Thomas (and he’s looking forward to time off this holiday season). Congrats dude! (Congrats buddy? Congrats fella? I dunno, I’m so used to saying “Congrats ladies” I’m kinda at a loss).

One of our favorite things to give are custom house portraits (we’ve actually purchased two for my parents in the last year – and even bought one for ourselves). So as we enter the giving-est time of the year, we figured it would be fitting to give one of you the gift of a house portrait too. We recently discovered Rebekka Seale’s too-charming-for-words illustrations (Sherry’s ridiculously smitten), so wrangling her for a giveaway was at the top of our holiday to-do list. Happily, Rebekka was game. So she’s here to offer up a gift certificate for a custom house portrait along with the winner’s choice of any art print from her Etsy shop. Feel free to keep them for yourself, or wrap ’em up and put them under the tree for someone else. Note: Rebekka’s all full on house portrait orders until after Christmas, which is why she’s doling out a gift card for one, which can be redeemed after the holidays.

Rebekka Seal House Portrait

  • PRIZE: A gift certificate for a custom house portrait along with your choice of any art print (up to $17 in value) from Rebekka Seale
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “SEALE ME!” and tell us…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … what are you most looking forward to giving this holiday season? Holiday cookies? The perfect sweater? Homemade crafts? Shearling dog boots (they actually make those)? Feel free to conceal the name of your recipient or talk in code, since we obviously don’t want you to give anything away too soon!
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, December 7th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • PRIZE SHIPS: Anywhere in the world!
  • DISCOUNT: Get 10% off on all orders placed through December 31, 2011 with the code YHL123
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…

Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Rebekka Seale.

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Comments

  1. Emily says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    SEALE ME!!!!

    I bought a case of my sister’s favorite wine while my husband and I were in California at the vineyard where it’s made. We had to have it shipped back home (Texas) so I’m looking forward to surprising her, since its a small vineyard it’s hard to find anywhere here. I’m sure everyone thought I was an alcoholic when we purchased an entire case.

    Reply
  2. Randi says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    SEALE ME! since we aren’t exchanging gifts, I’m looking forward to giving some good quality time to the family. The holidays are a great time to slow down and enjoy one anothers company :)

    Reply
  3. Jen S says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I’m most looking forward to giving lots of cute, handmade Etsy gifts!

    Reply
  4. Bethany says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    seale me! looking forward to time offa work! :O)

    Reply
  5. Diana says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    SEALE ME!

    looking forward to giving my father something wihtout a harley davidson emblem on it this year :)

    have a great day! merry christmas!

    Reply
  6. kate says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    SEALE ME! i’m looking forward to spending sweet time with my little family of four!

    Reply
  7. Katie says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    SEALE ME!! I’ve been drooling over her etsy store, she is so talented!!!

    I’m most looking forward to giving to my husband, since this is our first Christmas as a couple of old married folks ;)

    Reply
  8. brett says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    SEALE ME! I’m really looking forward to taking extra time wrapping gifts these years – finding creative ways to make each gift look beautiful and be specific to the recipient.

    Reply
  9. Angie says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    Seale me! The most fun are the kids santa gifts!

    Reply
  10. White lamb says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    SEALE ME!

    Reply
  11. DONNA says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    Seal Me! What a wonderful gift for my guy!

    Reply
  12. Julie says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    I am looking forward to giving my grandson and granddaughter quilts that I made just for them – kids that are going places. They are map quilts.

    Reply
  13. Jen says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    Seale me!

    I can’t wait to give a home beer making kit to my bro!

    Reply
  14. Emily says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    SEALE ME! I am looking forward to making a frame inspired by pinterest for my parents on their wedding anniversary which is actually 2 days after Christmas!

    Reply
  15. AshleyB says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    Seale me!

    I am thiiiis close to pulling off a fantastic surprise for my husband, a feat I have never before accomplished! I can’t wait!

    Reply
  16. Sharon H says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I’m not looking forward to giving one specific gift, but rather surprising the recipients with the gift of something they made an off-handed comment about during the year. It just proves that I’m actually listening!

    Reply
  17. Christina Campbell says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I cannot wait to be with family, cooking, and enjoying being together!

    Reply
  18. Jovan Rhoades says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I am looking forward to the little dolls I am making for my nice made out of old spools! It is going to be so cute! I cannot wait to see her face!

    Reply
  19. Erin says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    SEALE ME! I am most looking forward to giving our in-laws the gifts we bought them while backpacking in Peru! Second runner up would be the monogrammed stationery I got for my sister with her soon-to-be-wed name!

    Reply
  20. Julie says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    Seale me! I forgot that: I am looking forward to giving my grandson and granddaughter quilts that I made just for them – kids that are going places. They are map quilts.

    Reply
  21. Tracy Jones says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    Seale Me!

    I’m looking forward to two snuggly bunnies under the Christmas tree. (Simon was rescued on December 26th, 2009. Only in the past weeks has Pearl accepted him as her companion. Yipee!)

    Reply
  22. Chloe says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    SEALE ME! I’m excited to go home this weekend and spend time with my family over Christmas.

    Reply
  23. becah says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I’m just so excited for my kids to be with all of their cousins for the first time!

    Reply
  24. Lorelle says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I’m looking forward to traveling to be with family on Christmas!

    Reply
  25. Valerie says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    SEALE ME! Giving my kids kindles. Can’t wait. They love to read.

    Reply
  26. ChristinaB says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    Seale me! I’m most looking forward to the break from University classes!

    Reply
  27. Julia says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    SEALE ME!
    Looking forward to making cinnamon buns for the whole family on Christmas morning!

    Reply
  28. Mercedes says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    Seale Me! This Holiday is going to be small on the gift giving. There isn’t much my family needs or wants, so the time together is what I am looking forward to giving and receiving. :-)

    Reply
  29. mary says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    Seale me!
    I’m looking forward to cooking for my family…

    Reply
  30. DRMegan says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    SEALE ME!

    Looking forward to time off from work with family and friends!

    Reply
  31. Christine says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    SEALE ME!!!
    I can’t wait until we present my Mom with her surprise framed photograph of all 14 of her grandchildren! Do you know how hard it was to arrange for all of them to be together in one place, clean and nicely dressed for a professional photograph? Phew!

    Reply
  32. Nicole S. says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I am most excited to spend my first Christmas as husband and wife with my family in Maryland. :)

    Reply
  33. Alecia says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    SEALE ME! I am most looking forward to giving my 4 year old his gift – I made him an “invention box”. He loves to “invent” little things, so its filled with random items.

    Reply
  34. Kellie Drinkhahn says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    Seale Me! My mothers homemade fudge….yuummmmmy! :-)

    Reply
  35. Shifra says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    Seale me!
    I have a very lucky little boy who is going to be getting lots of Thomas stuff. He is going to be in seventh heaven!

    Reply
  36. Sarah says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    SEALE ME
    I’m working this year, boo! But when I get home I can’t wait to hear from my 3 nieces and hope they love the prints and bunting I sent to jazz up their bedroom.

    Reply
  37. Elli says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    SEALE ME!!!

    I can’t wait to give my nephew the toy accordion he circled in the toy catalog…the same one I picked out a few years ago and have been WAITING until he’s old enough to give to him. So hilarious!

    Reply
  38. Denise says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    “SEALE ME!” what are you most looking forward to giving my husband his first pair of cowboy boots!

    Reply
  39. Cheryl says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I’ve been ill for the previous three Christmases, so I’m just looking forward to spending some “healthy” time with my husband and kids this year. That will be the most exciting gift to be sure.

    Reply
  40. paula says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    SEALE ME!!!
    I’m looking forward to spending time with my very favorite (and only!) sister – she lives across the country and we only see eachother twice/year…which is NOT enough!! <3

    Reply
  41. Mallory says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    Seale Me! I’m looking forward to spending time with my family and my new in-laws.

    Reply
  42. Nicole G. says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    SEALE ME!

    This Christmas, I’d love to give my husband a big ol’ kiss. I’m hoping he’ll be home from Iraq by then. *crossing fingers*

    Thank you for this opportunity!

    Reply
  43. Sue Ryan says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    SEALE ME! I am looking forward to spending that time with my husband and kids. It is such a special day and we just love being together.

    Reply
  44. cmm says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    SEALE ME!!

    Looking forward to giving my annual Christmas brunch for family. It is always fun to hang out with the 50 or so relatives who can make it.

    Reply
  45. Anna says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I’m looking forward to giving my mom some new home stuff from anthropologie.

    Reply
  46. Jennifer Beck says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    SEALE me!

    I am most looking forward to watching our 4, 6 and 8 year old take in all that the holidays bring:-)

    Reply
  47. Megan says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    SEALE ME!

    I am looking forward to boxing day shopping in London this year!

    Reply
  48. Bethany H. says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    Seale me!
    I’m looking forward to finishing up and giving some thoughtful handmade gifts to my sweet children!

    Reply
  49. Jessica H says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    SEALE ME!
    I’m looking forward to giving my time to those that need it most. :)

    Reply
  50. Jessica says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:29 pm

    SEALE ME!

    Reply
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